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April 6, 2020 · Robinson R22 BETA · N7007X
Seymour, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 6, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Seymour, TX
Aircraft
Robinson R22 BETA (1998)
Tail Number
N7007X
Operator
Hawker Se 258022
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN20CA144
The pilot reported that he was herding cattle when the helicopter's tail rotor struck a tree branch. The helicopter began to yaw right and fully rotated twice as the pilot maneuvered toward open terrain. The pilot lowered the collective and rolled the throttle off to arrest the rotation. The helicopter stopped rotating and then landed hard. The tail rotor and empennage sustained substantial damage. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector who examined the helicopter reported that he found no preimpact mechanical malfunctions.
NTSB Probable Cause
Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Altitude-Not attained/maintained - C
Full Narrative
The pilot was herding cattle when the helicopter's tailrotor struck a mesquite tree branch. The helicopter began a yaw to the right and a made 2 full rotations as the pilot maneuvered to open terrain. The pilot rolled the throttle off, stoppied the yaw, and the helicopter landed hard. The pilot did not report any mechanical anomalies which contributed to the accident. An examination of the helicopter conducted by inspectors from the Federal Aviation Administration did not reveal any mechanical anomalies.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 CDT
Nearest Airport0nm
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftRobinson R22 BETA
Tail NumberN7007X
Aircraft CategoryHeli
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHawker Se 258022
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O&VO-360 SER · Reciprocating
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 1400 ft
Temperature / Dew Point66 F / 59
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourceWFAC